constitution

Intermediate

/ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/

noun
the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs

constitution in a sentence

  • “The assembly was mandated to draft a constitution.”
  • “Britain has no written constitution.”
  • “the Constitution of the United States”
  • “Under (= as part of) the union constitution, a new committee is elected each year.”

What does “constitution” mean?

constitution (noun) means the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs. It is pronounced /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "constitution" mean?
constitution (noun) means: the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs
How do you pronounce "constitution"?
"constitution" is pronounced /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "constitution" in a sentence?
Here is "constitution" used in a sentence: The assembly was mandated to draft a constitution.

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